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Potential Dual Enrollment Students Thank you for your interest in becoming a Dual Enrollment student at SJRCC! The following are the answers to many questions commonly asked: Why should I Dual Enroll?
2. Dual Enrollment saves time. Students can shorten the time necessary to obtain a college degree since classes count both for high school credit as well as college credit. As a result, students can reduce their course load per term when they attend college full time. 3. Dual Enrollment eases the transition from high school to college. Students can "test the waters" of college learning, helping improve the transition from high school to college. Am I eligible for Dual Enrollment? High school juniors and seniors with a 3.0 unweighted grade point average, acceptable test scores (ACT, SAT or CPT) and a recommendation from their high school principal and guidance counselor are qualified for SJRCC Dual Enrollment program. Where are the Dual Enrollment classes located? Classes are offered on SJRCC's Orange Park campus, Palatka campus, St. Augustine campus and Ponte Vedra center. Additionally, some classes are available online, and some are even held at the high schools. Will Dual Enrollment Credits transfer? Yes. Dual Enrollment credits will transfer, especially to Florida state universities, due to the Florida Common Course Numbering System and the statewide articulation agreement. For out of state and private schools, you will need to check with the individual schools. Will Dual Enrollment grades be on my transcript? Grades you earn in Dual Enrollment courses will be on and remain on your college transcript. How hard are Dual Enrollment classes? Dual Enrollment courses are college courses so you will be expected to perform on a college level. What is Early Admission? Early Admission is a type of dual enrollment where a senior enrolls full-time (12 credit hours) at SJRCC. What Types of Dual Enrollment courses can I take? Students can take Dual Enrollment courses that will lead toward the A.A. degree or toward a technical degree or technical certificate program. Click on the links for information about courses leading toward the A.A. degree or technical degree or technical certificate. How can I make the most out of Dual Enrollment? To get the most out of Dual Enrollment you need to have a plan. Try to determine the different majors you are interested in as well as research the requirements of the colleges and schools you plan to attend. Also, look at the requirements (prerequisites and GPA requirements) for your major. How do I enroll in the SJRCC Dual Enrollment Program? See your high school guidance counselor for a Dual Enrollment application (blue form). Complete the application and take the necessary test (ACT, SAT, or CPT), turn the application and test scores into your counselor, and then set up an appointment with your high school guidance counselor for advice about what classes to take. Where can I learn more about Dual Enrollment in Florida? Florida Academic Counseling and Tracking for Students Visit Florida's official online student advising system where you can plan and track your educational progress. Florida Department of Education Visit this site and use its search engine to find out information ranging from academic options to career planning to the FCAT. The 2005 Florida Statutes Florida Statute 1007.271 establishes Dual enrollment programs and the guidelines that govern them. College Board This website provides information on the SAT. ACT This Web site provides information on the ACT. BACK TO TOP Who should I contact for more information? For more information on Dual Enrollment at SJRCC, contact: Melissa Williams, Coordinator for Dual Enrollment & Continuing Education Email: MelissaWilliams@sjrcc.edu 5001 St. Johns Avenue Office of Open Campus Administrative Building, Room A166 Palatka, FL 32177 Putnam County: (386) 312-4136 Clay County: (904) 276-6800 extension 4136 St. Johns County: (904) 808-7400 extension 4136 BACK TO TOP A.A. Degree - Dual Enrollment If after you graduate from high school you plan to go to a community college and get an A.A. degree or a four-year college or university to get a Bachelor's degree, you may want to take A.A. Degree Dual Enrollment courses. Check the college catalog for the A.A. degree requirement and a high school subject requirement. Dual Enrollment Course Equivalency List (Released by the State and Effective Date: August 2005) BACK TO TOP For more information on Dual Enrollment at SJRCC, contact: Melissa Williams, Director of Dual Enrollment Email: melissawilliams@sjrcc.edu 5001 St. Johns Avenue Office of Open Campus Administrative Building, Room A166 Palatka, FL 32177 Putnam County: (386) 312-4136 Clay County: (904) 276-6800 extension 4136 St. Johns County: (904) 808-7400 extension 4136 Technical Dual Enrollment If you plan to enter a college credit program or the workforce immediately after high school, you may want to take technical Dual Enrollment courses. The following courses are recommended Dual Enrollment technical courses and meet a high school graduation requirement and both the A.A. and A.S. requirements unless otherwise indicated. CGS 1100 Microcomputer Application Software GEB 1011 Introduction to Business FIN 1100 Personal Finance MAR 2011 Principles of Marketing EET 1033C Introduction to Electronics Technology EET 1015C DC Circuit Analysis CGS 1060 Introduction to Computer Concepts CGS 1560 Microcomputer Operating Systems CGS 2525 Presentation Technology CGS 2555 Internet Essentials CET 1173C Computer Hardware Support Essentials COP 1000 Introduction to Computer Programming MAN 2021 Principles of Management MAN 2300 Human Resources Management (Does not meet A.A. requirement) HSC 1000 Introduction to the Healthcare Delivery System HSC 1531 Medical Terminology HUN 1201 Human Nutrition BSC 2085 Anatomy & Physiology I/Lab BSC 2086 Anatomy & Physiology II/Lab OST 1764 MS Word for Windows (Does not meet A.A. requirement) OST 1435 Legal Terminology (Does not meet A.A. requirement) Dual Enrollment Course Equivalency List (Released by the State and Effective Date: August 2005) BACK TO TOP |